Aqua Grill

Bar & grill · Palm Valley

Aqua Grill

Bar & grill · Palm Valley

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395 Front St, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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Established in 1988 and reinvented for 2016, Aqua Grill offers guests a beautiful, new contemporary restaurant concept located directly on the lake in the renovated Sawgrass Village shopping center. Guests will enjoy award-winning cuisine from an eclectic, multi-ethnic menu featuring the freshest of local ingredients prepared to order. We offer private banquet facilities, a fully covered lakefront deck with climate control, and a lively full service bar with all NFL ticket, sports packages and 4K HD TVs. For your convenience, we serve lunch and dinner daily.  

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395 Front St, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Get directions

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"Aqua Grill has been around for more than 25 years and Jacksonville locals continue to flock there for the seafood and cozy atmosphere. One item that diners love is the classic chilled seafood tower filled with Mayport shrimp, Galveston Bay oysters, king crab, and lobster tails. For those who not craving seafood the menu has plenty of dishes for the meat and potatoes enthusiast as well." - Megan duBois

The 12 Best Seafood Restaurants In Jacksonville, 2021 - Eater Miami
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Chantel Dai

Google
Food, tasty food! The flounder was delicious, my brunch nachos was great, and my husband loves his prime rib and prawns. The oyster appetizer was really good, and if we’re coming back to this restaurant again, these oysters will be the reason. Service: our server was nice and friendly. Atmosphere: the smell of the restaurant was awful. You can smell it as soon as you step in there. But other than that, everything was fine. We got a window seat(thanks for the ladies help), and the pond view was nice. We went to the deck after lunch and it was not that hot as we thought. The breeze and the ceiling fan help a lot I guess. Overall a good restaurant besides the smell.

Sam

Google
We’ve been here several times and it’s always delicious! The inside is gorgeous, but I love to eat out on the patio when weather permits. On this visit, we all tried something different. I had the blackened grilled chicken quesadillas, my daughter had the black and chili and cilantro rice bowl, and my dad had a burger and fries. We shared banana Foster bread pudding, which was amazing! The view is beautiful and there’s always a nice breeze outside! I can’t wait to bring the rest of my family back!

Jay Bee

Google
We reserved the Chef's table for our 94 year old Cousin Rose's Poetry Reading. All the staff was AMAZING, but ZACH was extraordinary!! Even though it was extremely busy due to graduations, Zach treated our party as if we were the only Patrons there. Thank you for the memorable experience

dan safra

Google
Walking into Aqua Grill, you feel the energy—classy, vibrant, and inviting. The service? Absolutely top-tier. From the moment we arrived, the management ran a tight, professional ship, and our waiter? Knowledgeable, polished, and on point. And let’s talk about the singer-waiter—an absolute showstopper! Who knew a dinner service could come with such talent? Now, onto the drinks. The smoky Old Fashioned? Bloody brilliant. Whoever’s behind that bar knows their craft—every sip was perfection. But here’s the problem—we came for the food. And for an upscale restaurant, the execution missed the mark. The Wahoo special? Looked promising, but the portion size? Embarrassingly small. And the flavor? About as exciting as tap water. The scallops? Overcooked—rubbery little disappointments. A crime against good seafood. The salad? I’ve seen better in airport food courts. If you’re going to charge upscale prices, ditch the cheap lettuce and give us something fresh and impressive. Look, the service, atmosphere, and drinks were absolutely stunning. But the food? That’s the reason people come to a restaurant like this, and it just didn’t deliver. A place with this much potential should be nailing every plate. Until the kitchen steps up, it’s a fantastic bar with a great vibe—but not the fine dining experience it claims to be.

Gary Zolle Stone

Google
Stopped in for a late lunch and ate in the bar (as the dining room was closed until 5:00) and had some "handhelds" which were both good. The fries were a little strange to me, but were also good.

Tonja Limburg

Google
It' is not everyday a restaurant manager goes above and beyond to make sure a guest experience is top notch. Thank you for great food, amazing service and a wonderful time Thanks to Cary and wait staff ,Andrew. We will be back!!

reece shannon

Google
I sit at the bar after work every night and let me tell ya, I’ve been had a better interaction with any bartender in Jacksonville minus sawgrass of course. Devin and Dallas are literally the best though! These dudes will make your night anytime you come in. If you need to turn that frown upside down these are your guys!

Shelby

Google
Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS! Andrew was a fantastic server - great recommendations and knew the menu inside and out. I got a martini sampler that was so good. Guava, strawberry peach, and lavender lemon. The Pasta Giulia was tasty, but the burger was better! The patio was great, loved that it was far enough away from the road that it was still quiet. We will definitely be back again!

Lynnea B.

Yelp
Nestled in a charming plaza in Ponte Vedra, Aqua Grill was a perfect date night spot! The cocktail menu set the tone for the evening, featuring a fabulous Jacksonville Mule, it was just to my liking. To start, I had the biggest oysters I have ever had. Each bite was fresh and high quality. We also snacked on the charcuterie board that was fantastic. The one cheese in particular stood out to me which had a vanilla swirl, adding a nice twist to each bite. For the main course, I had the cilantro and almond crusted cod served with pad thai. The combination made for some awesome flavors and the cod was cooked nice and flaky but held its crust. Equally delicious, was the ribeyes. It was cooked to perfection and we had the truffle fries with cheese that were impossible for me to resist stealing from my boyfriend's plate! To cap off an incredible meal, we enjoyed the bread pudding. It had caramelized bananas and strawberries that added a perfect touch of sweetness. The espresso martini paired nicely with this. Overall, Aqua Grill is a must visit!

Andrew B.

Yelp
I was a guest when these 15 women came in. I was appalled at the dress code - or lack there of- from these women. They came in and immediately disturbed the entire dining room. Thankfully the managers stepped in and calmed the situation. These women were heavily intoxicated and were extremely rude to the staff at Aqua grill. Seeing them leave was the second best part of my night, aside from my delicious food and great service. Aqua grill is an established restaurant of 30 plus years, I'm glad that they wouldn't put up with these ladies and their bullying tactics. All because they didn't get their way. That isn't the atmosphere. Thank you Aqua Grill, for always meeting or exceeding my expectations. My family and I will continue to frequent for 30 more years.

Jaime C.

Yelp
If I could leave zero stars I would. I went to a birthday dinner with a group of 15 women for 2 of their birthdays on Saturday night, second time with this group to go for one of the girls birthdays as this is one of her favorite restaurants. We had been in the restaurant for about 10 minutes saying hello to each other before we sat down when the manager walked over and asked to speak to the birthday girls. She told one of them that her dress was too short and asked her to cover herself up with something. What an amazing way to start off your birthday, right?. Many of us at the table had all worked in food and beverage for a portion of our working lives and have never seen anything so offensive from a manager in a restaurant. They really didn't seem much interested in serving us from the start and there were some issues with splitting up the food and ordering appetizers since our whole party had not arrived. I offered to pay for the apps and bottle of $70 champagne myself but that didn't interest the waitress much. Someone at the table went to speak with management about the dress conversation and then.. About 5 minutes after their conversation the manager came up to the table and told us they would no longer serve us and that we had to leave. As we were trying to find another restaurant to go to and get Ubers since no one drove this same woman came over 3 more times to tell us we had to leave. Imagine trying to find a restaurant to host 15 ppl last minute on a Saturday night at 7:30. If you are into having a restaurant determine the proper length of your dresses in order to serve you dinner ladies then this is the place for you. But if that is not for you then my recommendation would be to find a better place to give your money to. Someone below, who has only this one review mind you, said that we were just trying to get attention and that management acted appropriately. I am not sure how they would know that unless they were with our group and I'm also not sure how a large group in any restaurant wouldn't attract attention. Especially a large group of women. Giant shout out to coop303 for squeezing us in at the last minute and welcoming us with open arms, short dresses and all.

Jerry H.

Yelp
We had a 5:00 pm. reservation, but we opted to go to the lounge. This was our first mistake. Menus are bulky, and bar food should just have bar menus only. Our server was over attentive. Deviled eggs were ok. My entree, the beef ribs were luke warm at best but great presentation. The wife loved the lobster risotto, but wings were plain without any different varieties. The piece de resistance was the red velvet cheesecake. Happy hour is $2 off this and $3 off that. No big surprise. Our lounge food costs just as much as a private table for 2. Next time we will keep our reservations for a table. All in all, Aqua Grille had a nice decor but iver price. This is Ponte Vedra, so what do you expect. When you are paying high end, you just expect high end, even in a lounge. It was a nice outing, but.... just fill in the blank.. Wanting more but getting less

Linda B.

Yelp
What a great experience and ambience in a great location. Love how the dining experience is slow pace to actually relax and enjoy each and every aspect. Fresh and local seafood is what I'm always about and this one knocked it out of the park! Sizable portions and plenty of variety. Service was experienced and friendly.

Rene H.

Yelp
Had the chicken piccata and the menu description was garlic capers mushrooms The mushrooms were flakes, really piccata doesn't have mushrooms but on this case I was glad I had them since there wasn't garlic or 1 caper. Obviously the cook not chef, doesn't really know the recipe for I piccata

Tricia A.

Yelp
Really delicious meal has the scallop pasta so delicious! Also love the steak fries and salad:) servicexwas fantastic

Libby C.

Yelp
Aqua grill in Ponte Vedra Beach is a local favorite! Excellent food, service, and view! Very cozy and comfortable bar for catching up with friends or watching tv!

Dorothy W.

Yelp
Amazing, shrimp is fresh, vegetables are tasty, and service excellent ! I would definitely recommend!

Nicole H.

Yelp
We've been here before, but we were all disappointed by last night's meal. Two people got the wedge salad and it had the tiniest sprinkling of bacon on it. One slice of tomato and two slices of cucumber. See pictured. Deviled eggs were OK but I think they could throw in a third one. I didn't take a picture of the French onion soups, but it wasn't the crock with the gooey cheese melted on it like we had hoped it would be. It was a little bowl 2/3 filled with a piece of bread, and some cheese melted on it. I wish I had taken a picture, but it wasn't very good. My friend got the short ribs which shes had often but yesterday they were tasteless/in need of seasoning. Maybe they have new management or chef, but I don't think any of us will be back for a while

Jeanine A.

Yelp
It was a really good experience. There were only a few things in each category that kept it from a 5 star review. Food - filet mignon was delicious, cooked to perfection. We also had the deviled egg appetizer, unbelievably good! And we tried three desserts, my recommendation would be to skip all but the pecan torte! Everything was really top shelf! Except for the stuffing. It was a rounded, gelatinous mound, tasted like cafeteria food. Service - our server, Natalie, was delightful. Our order came out very quickly and exactly as ordered. We didn't see her very often and sat with empty water glasses. Atmosphere - beautiful place to spend Thanksgiving. We started in the bar, beautifully appointed and then were moved to an outdoor table right on the lake and near the fire table. It would have been awesome searing but the lake was pitch black, so there was zero scenic appeal to sitting outside. Overall, highly recommend.

Raynelle S.

Yelp
Great dinner and nice ambiance! For starters, we had the Baked Dynamite Oysters with lump crab meat. The oysters were delectable and enough for sharing. They also served us complementary warm focaccia bread with butter . For my main entree I had the Pan Seared Jumbo Sea scallops with pappardelle pasta, mushrooms , thyme cream and manchego cheese. The scallops were huge and the pasta was fresh. The thyme cream sauce was the perfect flavor for this dish. I enjoyed my meal and would definitely order this again. Our server was also attentive and checked on us frequently

Daniel B.

Yelp
Aqua Grill rates somewhere between four and five stars for me. I absolutely loved the steak here. All of the other food and drink I had was delicious too and service was great. However, we sat on the patio and were bombarded by bugs later in the night. I don't knock this place too much for that, though. Overall, I really enjoyed our experience and recommend this restaurant and bar for a nice meal out and/or after-dinner drinks. The cuisine is seafood and New American. Aqua Grill is located in the large Sawgrass Village shopping center, situated at the entrance to TPC Sawgrass (famous golf course, home to the PGA Tour's annual Players Championship tournament). At the time of writing this review, the business has been around for about 35+ years. It opened in its current space in October 2015. This is a tried-and-true, successful, local business. The restaurant is in its own freestanding building on the south end of the property, facing a pond and fountain, and the A1A. There's plenty of free parking on-site. This is a nice place (trends upscale) with a somewhat trendy and modern vibe. The atmosphere is casual. The dining room has cool indoor waterfalls and ambient lighting. As mentioned above, we sat outside on the patio. The patio is fully-covered and faces the pond and fountain. During the daytime, sunset, and into the night, it was pleasant. The bugs came out around 8-9pm or so. Shortly thereafter, the dining room and patio closed and we made our way to the bar. On a Friday night, the bar was absolutely packed. The bar room is just on one side of the building and it's not terribly big. This is more of a restaurant anyway. The bar has a variety of seating and lots of TVs. I almost got poked in the eye by an older drunk woman trying not to fall as she stumbled her way out. Good times. For dinner, my wife and I had the following: Appetizer * Fried Green Tomatoes - bacon, feta cheese, Thai chili sauce Salads * A.G. Salad (2) - field greens, romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, croutons, radish, Manchego cheese, and garden herb & roasted garlic ranch dressing Entrees * Grilled Center Cut "Prime" New York Strip - grilled medium rare and served with creamed Brussels sprouts, smoked bacon, shrimp scampi, compound butter, and roasted garlic whipped potatoes * Vidalia-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass - Maine lobster, corn risotto, South Carolina peach chutney, fried leeks, broccolini Dessert * Key Lime Pie (2) - whipped cream, fresh berries Drinks * Gimlet * Aperol Spritz * Gin and Tonic * Old Fashioned * Espresso Martini Everything was beautifully-presented and tasty. The Fried Green Tomatoes were excellent. They were delectably crispy on the outside and hot and succulent on the inside. The Thai chili sauce and the pieces of feta on top added more flavor to what was already a flavor-packed dish. The A.G. (Aqua Grill) Salad was also very good. The veggies were fresh and crisp. The yellow heirloom tomatoes were high-quality and added delightful bursts of umami. The slices of Manchego were probably my favorite part of the salad and the garden herb & roasted garlic ranch dressing was terrific. The Grilled Center Cut "Prime" New York Strip was phenomenal. Easily my favorite dish of the night. The quality of the steak was superb. It was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The strip was tender, rich, and extra savory. Every bite was quite gratifying. The Vidalia-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass was also fantastic. The filet had a wonderfully moist and flaky texture, and the skin had an appetizing char. The dish was well-garnished and had all sorts of interesting flavors, from the sweet and tangy peach chutney to the thick and creamy corn risotto. The Key Lime Pie, which was more par for the course, was yummy. The "fresh berries" included strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry. All of the cocktails were well-made and delicious. No one drink stood out from another. They were all good.

Jackie O.

Yelp
Excellent food and service! Our server Ryan was outstanding. I had the cod with pad Thai and loved it. All 6 of us were very satisfied with the food, drinks and service.

Terry A.

Yelp
The service was excellent! We had a reservation and our table was ready and waiting even though we arrived a few minutes early. The food was very good also. We started with the fried green tomatoes and they were crispy and topped with goat cheese crumbles. We opted to have the Thai chili sauce on the side, which kept them from getting soggy. For my entree I had the smothered pork chops, a double grilled pork chop sitting on a mound of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The chop were huge and had a great chargrilled flavor. Enough food for two people to share. For dessert we ordered the bananas foster bread pudding. Delicious!!!

Tracy H.

Yelp
We were served spoiled peel and eat shrimp. When we started eating we smelled the shrimp and there was a distinct smell of ammonia. We let our waitress know and the manager came out and took the food away stating they were opening a new bag. We said no, we would like a different appetizer because we had lost our appetite for shrimp. The rest of the food was delicious!! We were very concerned about getting sick. Google stated that when shrimp spoils the bacteria emits an ammonia like smell. We enjoyed the good service and atmosphere. A little surprised that we didn't receive an apology from the manager and we were offered free dessert. Why charge us for the appetizers? We could have been in the hospital a short time later. Anyway, we had no problem paying for our food but felt like they just shrugged off the fact that the shrimp was rotten.

Marvin F.

Yelp
This restaurant has slowly become one of my favorite place to eat. The service has always been delightful and courteous. And the food is fantastic. Plus I love the decor

Ershad Z.

Yelp
Very nice Happy hour. Interior deco was very nice. Upscale and lay back. Bright open space. The happy hour menu was good. Beer $5 wine $9 Very good chicken wings, ribs were good and truffle fries was really good. After drinks and the three orders we were full and didn't really need dinner. Good services They also have have a nice prefix dinner option.

Jessica B.

Yelp
Stopped by for lunch today and had to try their Reuben sandwich. I wouldn't say it's the best I've had but it was good. The fries and cole slaw however were delicious. Server was friendly and not overly intrusive as I ate and read my book.

Bob B.

Yelp
A delightful surprise! More often than not, restaurants with really ambitious menus, fail - usually the food underwhelms. AquaGrill is the exception to that maxim. We had a wonderful dinner. The decor is airy, light and clean. The tables and booths are well spaced, giving the restaurant an open feel. Our server, Lili was a delight; she knew the menu quite well and made excellent recommendations. Her service was prompt and efficient, and she checked back with us on the food several times. Our food was great; the local Jupiter greens salad was fresh, crisp and well dressed. The chowder was outstanding, rich and flavorful - the corn and bacon mixed well with the soup. Our main dishes were even better: The salmon was perfectly cooked, and well-seasoned. It was served with broccolini on a bed of butternut squash purée. Although a fish and seafood restaurant, the baby back ribs were exceptional - the meat fell right off the bone, and the sauce rich and flavorful. My truffle fries were perfectly cooked too. Our desserts were a bit of a let down. The Key Lime Baked Alaska was a really interesting and creative idea - it just didn't quite work. The hot fudge sundae was better, although there was too much whipped cream for our taste. Overall, however, our meal was excellent and we'll be back.

Laura H.

Yelp
Wasn't impressed. Waitress didn't speak very good English, she was pleasant but not a good communicator. Calamari and hummus were okay. I had ahi tuna salad and it was okay - could have been seasoned better. My husband got scallops and fettuccine and it was also mediocre. Service sub-par as well. Best part of the meal was the garlic butter rolls.

T D.

Yelp
First visit. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Hostess was very friendly and seated us immediately. Our waiter was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list. Atmosphere feels crowded. Servers black shirts were all faded and some looked like they might need a wash. The food was mediocre at best. We started with the beat salad. Bland and the beats were small and I think maybe old. They were very translucent. I had the pork chop. It was almost room temperature when I received it but the potato pattie was very hot. Green beans were warm. Even hot it was nothing to write home about. My husband had the ribeye. Again it was not hot and his green beans were just warm. My mother had the flounder. She said it was room temperature but tastes nice. We loved the butter that came with the bread. Bread is looks like a cinnamon roll shape and is crusty. I would be hard pressed to return.

Ed E.

Yelp
Awesome food, service and atmosphere! We chose to sit outside for the water view of the small pond and the breeze during dinner was great. It was pleasant despite being a hot day. The server was great, friendly and attentive. I had the swordfish while my wife had the shrimp tacos and both dishes were big portions and tasted great. Definitely a great experience that we will return forever! It is also very conveniently located and walking distance from the Marriott TPC Sawgrass resort, which was an added boost!

Ruth V.

Yelp
Came here for their 35th Anniversary today (April 23, 2023). It was awesome! The event featured a free buffet with free live entertainment out on the veranda overlooking the water. Donations for the Mission House were encouraged, There were silent auctions to bid on for great prizes, and ticket raffles. Beverages were to be had for a reasonable cost. Tips, of course, were appreciated. I got there early with my girlfriends and we had a great time. The food was awesome and the ambiance was wonderful! Thank you Aqua Grill for a very pleasant afternoon for a great cause! I will go back.

Teresa W.

Yelp
I talked the hubby into trying this place tonight as I thought it was great last week when out for a ladies night. I requested Nicki as our server but she was off, so we had the pleasure of meeting Adam. He was great. Tonight we had a wedge salad for the hubby, a shrimp scampi entree and a shrimp Parmesan entree. They do use local Mayport shrimp which is a requirement for our family. No farm raised seafood ever for us! The restaurant is really nice. A good ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. We discovered they also have a bar next door. A different vibe I would say, though we didn't sit for a drink. Check them out!

Kelly T.

Yelp
This restaurant has always been very crowded every time I have eaten there. That must be a good sign. I have had the Bang Bang New England Cod, the Beef Shortribs, and the Flounder. All three dishes were excellent. The outdoor patio dining also adds a nice touch.

Tim R.

Yelp
Had a great dinner last night! The food, service, and ambiance were as expected from this pillar of the Ponte Vedra food scene. As for, Tessa, our server, she was excellent and the management was extremely attentive. Side note, I feel the need to respond to a negative comment that was posted insinuating this place hates women? There was a group of obnoxious patrons celebrating a birthday and drawing a lot of unnecessary attention to their table. The staff and female management were professional and tried to accommodate all parities, but ultimately the large group left.

Amber W.

Yelp
Bartenders are amazing!!! Atmosphere is amazing! One thing that was odd to me was the music got turned off at the bar before 7:30 (buzz kill because the playlist was amazingg) very odd but I guess to be expected in PVB? (Could've changed type of music or turned down but completely turned it off )) Either way ; amazing bar staff!! Got to meet Cheyenne, Cam, Maria, and Mia! All went above and beyond to meet my needs

Rachel D.

Yelp
Service by Andrew was excellent. Nice looking restaurant my husband had the lobster and shrimp rolls and they were pretty good. Order came with 2 rolls. My shrimp and avocado salad was meh. Would I order it again?? Definitely not. Mayport shrimp?

NaSchelle S.

Yelp
The food and service at Aqua Grill were both exceptional. We sat out back with the beautiful view of A1A and the lake at sunset. We definitely recommend and will be going again.

Paige S.

Yelp
To start, It's a great sign when the food is so good you forget to take pictures of it. Setting: We sat outside in April. There was a cool breeze and a beautiful view of the lake. The servicer: She was attentive, friendly, and full of recommendations. Food: Delicious! Properly cooked, perfectly heated, and well-seasoned. *Most of the food was made in house. Dishes were clean. Bathrooms smelled nice and were well maintained. $$$ Disclaimer: My party of 4 people paid about $250 before a tip but we didn't skimp on anything ($62/person). - drinks: a few bottles of filter watered tap water, one 1/2 bottle of red wine, 2 glasses of beer, one Bailey's and a coffee - appetizer: hummus - entrees: 3 filet mignons & one swordfish - dessert: 1 banana foster If my wallet (and my waistline) could handle it, I would happily eat here daily.

Natalie R.

Yelp
Wonderful ambiance on the back outdoor patio. Great service. The scallops and rainbow trout were very tasty dishes and came out hot. Great place to try overall!

Jim M.

Yelp
While in town for a wedding, we checked out the Aqua Grill based on a recommendation from our shuttle driver. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the food and atmosphere. Outstanding!! Our server Kim was so sweet and attentive.

Claudia V.

Yelp
I came here to try something fresh and yummy! Totally accurate, I sat at the bar and the service was good, I had the seafood chowder and the scallops. Super delish! You must try it!

Elizabeth A.

Yelp
Ambiance, service & food are all top notch at this establishment. I once planned a large party back in 2004, and the main dish was Chicken Maxine. You can still order the dish to this day! The bar area is perfect for watching football or tennis, & of course, golf. Location is just outside of Sawgrass Country Club, which is perfect after a day on the course or after watching the TPC. The staff is always friendly, too. Perfect for when you have out-of-town guests, or family in town.

Sarah M.

Yelp
Excellent food and service with an amazing view! We went for an early dinner and were seated right away on the patio. Food came out quickly. Best mac and cheese I may have ever eaten! Not sure why we've waited so long to eat here. Adding it to our regular rotation for the future!

Barry M.

Yelp
Dinner at the bar at Aqua Grill is always good. Tonight it was a bit better than that. After a not so great start, Barbi clicked her Wonder Woman bracelets and made everything awesome. Shrimp & Mahi tacos were delicious but the extra attentive service was all I could have asked for. My old pal Cary Hart (RIP) would be proud.

Ally L.

Yelp
My sister had her rehearsal dinner at the outside area of Aqua grill. There was almost 100 people and the staff was super attentive, food was delicious and overall it was a great experience! If we're ever back in Ponte Vedra, will definitely come here for dinner :-)

Michael C.

Yelp
Excellent place to come to for a unique experience overlooking the water. Great service. Lots of food! Came here as I was staying at the resort nearby and was hungry with family. Ended up getting the chicken entree and had a little of the fish someone else got. The service is great and reminds me of what Olive Garden would be if they specialized in seafood with higher overall quality. They do take reservations but we were lucky to get a remaining free table on the porch overlooking the water. Definitely recommended. Somewhat expensive.

Lara B.

Yelp
Wonderful experience. Our server Brianna was lovely and attentive and they allowed us to reserve a booth for my grandmother which was a plus. The short ribs were 10/10 best I've ever had and I love that they let you get wine flights here!! I got the progressive one. Wonderful atmosphere and all the food was delicious. We come every time we visit and will absolutely be back!

Juliana S.

Yelp
The worst experience of my life. I was there there for my 2 really good friends birthdays and the manager asked us to leave because of one of the girls birthday's had an inappropriate dress??? Her dress was made by a famous designer... our party had 15 people! After a first round of drinks... we had to leave. My friend planned this birthday for about a month ago and the manager asked us to leave? This people are very uptight and have no hospitality... I'll never be back. First and certainly last experience. So bad, it was my friends favorite place... she had gone there several times ... what a great way to celebrate your regulars... go AquaGrill ... I truly hope you change your management to keep your business going... that woman was extremely discriminating.

Christie L.

Yelp
I had an absolutely appalling experience at Aqua Grill last weekend. I am a loyal patron who has frequented this restaurant throughout the years, which made the whole thing even more despicable! I had planned a joint birthday dinner with my friend. We had the reservation made for over a month for a group of 15 women. I'll summarize here by saying, in a matter of 30 minutes upon arrival - the manager, Tara managed to offend and discriminate against myself (the birthday girl) based on another random patrons subjective assessment of my attire, then she got argumentative with others in the group over ordering appetizers, then finally managed to run 15 women (business owners and professionals) out of the restaurant, due to her rudeness and harassment of the group. It pretty much goes down as the worst experience I've ever had in a restaurant and for my birthday, no less. EPIC FAIL Aqua Grill! As for what happened, I was there not even 10 minutes when I am getting pulled aside by Tara, the manager. I had not even had a chance to sit down at the table. I was pulled over to a side area in the restaurant along with the other birthday girl and we were asked if our party could move to this area that was hidden off to the side. I am extremely confused at this point. My friend had just spent time setting up table decor, some friends had already started ordering drinks and were seated at the table in the main restaurant. It would be extremely disruptful to our group of 15 to move. When I asked why, I was informed by this manager that allegedly some other patrons had complained that the dress I was wearing was "inappropriate". I am speechless at this point and frankly just shocked and appalled that this is even being brought up to me. Seeing that we were not going to agree to moving, the manager than asked me if I can "put a sweater on". This just kept getting worse by the minute. To this I responded, that no, I would not put a sweater on and that I thought this entire interaction was extremely rude. She then tried to justify it by saying that the patrons complaining were "old" and then said, "that's fine, they will just need to deal with it." I am still unclear what about my outfit was deemed inappropriate as it was never disclosed to me specifically. I was wearing a dress which showed my arms and legs. As far as I know, that is not breaking any dress code. This NEVER should've been brought to my attention. If patrons complained, that's their problem. Make them move and don't make it my problem. I did nothing wrong. I wore a dress to my birthday dinner. The way this was handled was extremely unprofessional, discriminating, and unnecessary. Things went downhill from there when my group caught wind of what happened. We attempted to salvage the night and stay but manager Tara wasn't having it, it seems. She got argumentative re: an appetizer order my friends were trying to place and then when one of my friends addressed her rudeness with her, she got irate and started berating my friend to leave. Of course, this was the final straw and all 15 of us women gathered our belongings to leave. The treatment we received was truly disappointing and appalling. It's very unfortunate as Aqua Grill has always been one of my favorite places to go. We ended up taking our party to Coop 303 who were more than accommodating and welcoming to our group and treated us with the common decency that anyone dining out would expect to receive.

Michelle C.

Yelp
The food was good but we waited over an HOUR for our food to be delivered. The manager came to our table and apologized and said she wanted to give us desserts. We each ordered a dessert, which was about $8+ per dessert and only ONE of those was free. This would've been fine if she had explained it was just going to be one free dessert but she made it sound like we would all get free desserts. We ended up paying about $70 just for desserts. I guess we should have double checked but there was six people in our party and we all understood that she meant we would each get a free dessert because of the way she worded it.

Barbara S.

Yelp
I came in here with my family and the manager, Tara, was so rude that we left bofore finishing. This is not a friendly establishment. The fish was old and disgusting. The "fishy" taste was undeniable. Tara refused to take the fish off the check even though it was inedible. The whole experience fell extremely SHORT. RUN DONT WALK AWAY!

Omar G.

Yelp
Service and food quality were top notch. If you are going to spend your money and want delicious food with amazing service. Look no further.

Mai-Lan B.

Yelp
Aqua grill's food was in point! We tried the Cantonese Red Snapper and it was moist, flaky and so tasty. I loved that they served the sauce on the side and it was just the right about of zing. We have had whole fried snapper before and this was the best we've had. The flounder was good too, but compared to the fried snapper, it was hard not to fall short. We also go the charcuterie board and it was amazing. My brother never had one before and he loved it. The homemade blue cheese was so good, totally recommend. I would definitely recommend and come back. They had a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Becky J.

Yelp
Our first time dining and we were impressed and can't wait to return! We arrived without a reservation on a Saturday night and we were pleasantly surprised that a reservation double booked so we were seated immediately! Our server was fantastic, he led us through the meal and let us take our time and relax, sometimes we feel rushed and for date night we enjoy spending a couple of hours at the table! We began with the deviled eggs, the flavor was delicious but the eggs were prefilled so they had a slight crush on them, like when you make deviled eggs and leave them uncovered in the refrigerator. We also wanted more salmon, there was a small sliver on each piece but we both loved the addition of capers and dill. Next up was the bread services, don't skip this ladies. The herbed butter and seasoned bread was flavor filled, I did have to stop eating it because I could have easily devoured the entire piece myself. We split the shrimp & avocado salad, it was light and delicious. Once you mix the ingredients the avocado becomes part of the dressing and adds a nice creamy texture. We both ordered fish, Chilean Sea bass and flounder over risotto. The Sea bass was the winner but both entrees were filling and delicious. My risotto was a bit undercooked and had very little lobster in it, I like big chunks and I cannot lie! Finally we ordered the cream brûlée, it was sweet but the custard part wasn't as firm as it should've been. It tasted good but was a little lacking in consistency. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, and the drinks but the service was the best part of the night, thanks Rhett!

M J.

Yelp
Excellent excellent!!! The food here is soooo good. The lobster and roll are very delicious!! The mahi and shrimp. Tacos are also very good. Our server Allison was the best!!! She made this birthday lunch very memorable and wonderful.!! We will definitely be back here and ask for her!!

Phillip S.

Yelp
Aqua Grill is classic PV. It's what I think of whenever I think of this place. They have. Great deck over looking the water. Their staff is super nice. Food is amazing. Drinks are strong and tasty. Love this place.

Michael M.

Yelp
Fantastic service with a patient food server. Enjoyed the seafood chowder with the necessary seafood ingredients. We had the cod special and sea bass special. Both dishes great. Higher end restaurant that works!